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Welcome to the Grey Nomads Forum! The forum is intended to be a place where travellers, soon-to-be-travellers, and dream-of-being-travellers can exchange tips, advice and information and have a chat in a friendly and welcoming environment. Newcomers ... don't be shy in saying G'Day and asking a...
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Another newbies are we,greg and ruby-GMC.
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Hi all we have been watching you all for about 12 months now,our first time on any forum-not on social media-don't know how. nearly completed a refit of a 97 Coaster from the ground up,still need some security and a paint job,so 95% done. Both have just pulled the pin,took the coaster from the Central Co...
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Annexe
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Hi G and R again Our van is coming from S.A. its a Gold star Liberty Tourer 1. It has an awning , I (R) would like to get an annex my husband (G) thinks we should wait and get it done here (Perth) The annex is made by Aussie Traveller situated in Vic and Qld. Not sure if getting it made by another company will be m...
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Heading North
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Hi, we are new to Grey nomads and would like to know some good low cost caravan parks in NSW and Queensland to spend Winter Next year with other Nomads. Would like to have done it this Winter but that is out of our control. We will just ride this winter out at home. Thanking you
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Newbie to this forum..... Minibus Adventures
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Hello everyone .... :) My name is Steve and my best mate Jack (da dawg) are just finishing off a Toyota Commuter bus conversion, still ongoing, but getting a bit closer every week. We live in Albany WA and looking to escape the winter weather down this way (but not this winter) and will start to do the trav...
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COOK WARE DINNER ETC
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We are awaiting the arrival of our new Goldstar Liberty Tourer. We are making lists checking out caravanning forums to get the low down on what to pack. I have not found any suggestions so far for dinner ware and have found suggestions for Smart Space cookware. Was hoping that other Nomads may have some...
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Newbie
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Hello we are planning to sell up and travel. It wont be for about a year but lots to think about. We would love it if we could ask some opinions about a few things ( If you dont mind) Look forward to meeting you all
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Its been a while
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Hi, one and all. Its been a while since I've been on this forum probably a yr or so. Things change and adjustments are made why I have no idea but it is what it is. Anyhow, we have moved on from our motorhome to a fifth wheeler. Have been keenly reading the times every month as it is a great read So I'm back cheer...
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Just joined
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Hi all, I am a retired guy (72) so maybe starting my run a bit late. I am trying to sell my home in a retirement village and when that happens, I will hit the road. I have a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander and plan on buying a smallish caravan. In the meantime, I will be learning what I can as I have never dragged a van...
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Victorians travelling through N.S.W
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Hi, I am wanting to travel from regional Vic to NorthernNSW staying at various coastal towns but I am a little concerned about possible vilification due to the spike in Covid-19 in Victoria ( Melbourne specifically).Would like to hear thoughts and experiences. Regards Chris.
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pre-approval paperwork for SA
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hello every one , Harry here. just found out from my son about the pre-approval paperwork needed to get into SA. it will be on sa.gov.au or sa police page, it will be available from 1.7.20. HB
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Hello from another newbie - suspension and cladding
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Hello to all the readers of this forum. As a "mid sixties" couple based in Victoria, my wife and I have decided to become caravaning travellers and I am going though the process of examining caravan options. Our target is dual axle 20 footers towed within the restrictions of a Pajero. We will be on-road...
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Checking in
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Im new to these forums but love reading all the updates on the website! Im a full timer, solo traveller (unless you count my co-pilot dog!) and my rolling home is a 15-foot 1968 vintage Viscount caravan.
Ive been cruising up and down, across and all around QLD, SA, VIC and NSW several over the past y...
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Newbies to wanting to buy a RV in the near future..
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Hi there happy people, Dave and I are wanting to buy a motorhome in the near future and am new to all of this, soo overwhelming ): We are wanting to know what size solar system & batteries we need when off the grid. Any recommendations on RV'S? Looking at 2nd hand auto trail any thoughts. We have been to...
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Introduction
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Hello, Just a quick introduction, my name is Chris, I am 59 and about to head of from Victoria to Northern NSW with a small 35 year old camper trailer Mazda tray ute, couple of surfboards and an XR250 trail bike. ha ha I am really excited but also very nervous as haven't done this before and actually dreadi...
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My Rig
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My Rig , a 1991 21ft Evernew with solar + ensuite towed by a 2004 Landcruiser UZJ100 V8 petrol (would of preferred a diesel but couldn't justify the huge extra cost)
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Got the Moho!
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Gday all, finally decided on a Knaus Skywave 650mf ...new from Avan. Using the Covid-19 lockdown to sought things out and doing loads of research on using the equipment; a huge learning curve having very little experience coming from an advertising background. Now we are both retired ready for our f...
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Air conditoner
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Hi Folks, We are planning to go to the Centre plus northern W.A. with an A'van Cruiseliner Adventure Plus. We have trouble with the air con. in this brand new van as it only cools 1 - 2 Degrees C. It is a Finch under bed system. That won't do in the Outback! Has anyone else had that problem? -- Edited by Yooh...
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Newbies from Perth
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Hi everyone, My wife and I picked up our first full size van today. it's a Coromal Element 632 and we presently have a 2007 Prada gXL, which we are upgrading very soon. still tossing up between a Hilux or a Ranger so will be looking in th forums for some advice on which is the best tow vehicle. Looking forwar...
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Hi from a newbie
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Hi I am now in a position to become a Gray Nomad I hope. I am 66yr old widower - I have travelled a fair bit - RAAF and many holidays staying mainly in motels and a few camp grounds - As a young man I also hitched hike quite a bit between States. For the last 20 yrs I have been taking care of my wife who died a year ag...
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